Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common

Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common

England
List entry 1009823
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in West Sussex, England. The structure comprises a circular earthen mound characteristic of bowl barrows, a funerary form prevalent during the Bronze Age across southern England. The barrow sits within Walkers Copse, an area of archaeological interest on Heyshott Common, and represents the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the Weald region. Such monuments typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, though specific details of this barrow's internal deposits and excavation history remain within specialist archaeological records.

Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009823. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common?

Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common, is a Bronze Age burial monument located in West Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009823.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common?

Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009823.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow in Walkers Copse, Heyshott Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval settlement in Eastdean Park, 670m north east of Counter's Gate (7.3 km), Bowl barrow in Stonehill Clump, Goodwood Country Park (8 km), Cross dyke on St Roche's Hill, 410m and 425m north east of The Trundle hillfort (8.1 km).

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